Final Score: Penguins 7 - Capitals 4
Friday, December 1, 1978 at 7:00 PM ET
Penguins @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 13 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Last meeting | 5 | 3 |
| Stat | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 22 | 23 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Win percentage | 27% | 22% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 20% | 18% |
Recent Results
Penguins
vs Washington Capitals
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 10
2-8
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 12
4-8
vs Montreal Canadiens
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Nov 18, 1978 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Nov 16, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs New York Rangers
Nov 11, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Nov 9, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 8
4-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Nov 8, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
Capitals
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Nov 29, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ New York Rangers
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
vs Boston Bruins
Nov 25, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
vs St. Louis Blues
Nov 22, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
@ St. Louis Blues
Nov 21, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New York Islanders
Nov 17, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Dallas Stars
Nov 15, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Calgary Flames
Nov 14, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 15
8-7
vs Buffalo Sabres
Nov 11, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
@ Boston Bruins
Nov 9, 1978 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6